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Leading a parade of floats, Santa Claus arrived at Six Nations Saturday and made his way through Ohsweken. (Photo by Jim C Powless)

Santa Claus rides through Six Nations

Wrangling the cow. The Six Nations Farmers’ Association had a room full of fun hands on displays at their annual Agricultural Day Friday, including how to wrangle cattle! See page 4 for more. (Photo by Jim C Powless)

Agricultural Day educates Six Nations about local food security

Former Six Nations chief Ava Hill has been appointed to Hockey Canada’s Indigenous Advisory Circle. (Supplied Photo)

Former Six Nations chief Ava Hill named to Hockey Canada’s Indigenous Advisory Circle

Forget the witches, U.S. President Trump appearing at Turtle Island News’ annual Haunted Porch was enough to startle this little one back into mom’s arms!

It was scary! It was spooky! It was Six Nations halloween!

Former Six Nations lands employee Phil Monture and Lonny Bomberry, SNEC lands and resources director, answer questions on coming land rights court battle.

Six Nations Elected Council heading to courts over massive land rights case

Goaltender Tim Porter was the first star of the game on Sunday as the Six Nation Ironmen beat the Halton Hill Coyotes 11-1. Photo by Honee Anderson

Ironmen register lopsided victory over Coyotes

Six Nations marked Remembrance Day early with a parade and ceremonies at Veterans’ Park in Ohsweken Sunday. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

Six Nations marks Remembrance Day

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